City Council recognizes deceased member's contributions

Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 11:53 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 11:00 p.m.

THIBODAUX -- In a special ceremony Tuesday, the City Council recognized Councilman Adley Joseph Landry, who died April 16 after a short illness.

The council unanimously passed the resolution recognizing Landry's "outstanding and unselfish contributions made to our community to make it a better and safer place to live."

Landry, 72, had served as a member of the City Council for 81/2 years, representing District A.

"He was not only a dedicated fireman and public servant, but also he was truly dedicated to his family and Christian faith," Council President Jerome "Dee" Richard said in reading the resolution. "The Thibodaux City Council and mayor do hereby offer their sympathies and condolences to his wife, Vera, and the entire Landry family."

Landry's widow said the council's recognition means a lot to her and her family. "I'm very appreciative of it all," she said. "It means a lot to us that they thought enough of him to do this."

Also Tuesday, former Councilman E. J. Clement was temporarily appointed to the District A. seat Clement, who is retired, served as District A representative from 1978 to 1982.

In accordance with state law, the council conducted a special meeting in April to declare the vacancy and set a special election in October.

The council has unanimously approved a resolution setting a special primary election for Oct. 4 and a general election Nov. 15.

Council Administrator Tommy Eschete said, according to law, the council had 30 days from the date of the death to select someone to represent District A until an election can be held.

<p>THIBODAUX -- In a special ceremony Tuesday, the City Council recognized Councilman Adley Joseph Landry, who died April 16 after a short illness.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output --><p>The council unanimously passed the resolution recognizing Landry's "outstanding and unselfish contributions made to our community to make it a better and safer place to live."</p><p>Landry, 72, had served as a member of the City Council for 81/2 years, representing District A.</p><p>"He was not only a dedicated fireman and public servant, but also he was truly dedicated to his family and Christian faith," Council President Jerome "Dee" Richard said in reading the resolution. "The Thibodaux City Council and mayor do hereby offer their sympathies and condolences to his wife, Vera, and the entire Landry family."</p><p>Landry's widow said the council's recognition means a lot to her and her family. "I'm very appreciative of it all," she said. "It means a lot to us that they thought enough of him to do this."</p><p>Also Tuesday, former Councilman E. J. Clement was temporarily appointed to the District A. seat Clement, who is retired, served as District A representative from 1978 to 1982.</p><p>In accordance with state law, the council conducted a special meeting in April to declare the vacancy and set a special election in October.</p><p>The council has unanimously approved a resolution setting a special primary election for Oct. 4 and a general election Nov. 15.</p><p>Council Administrator Tommy Eschete said, according to law, the council had 30 days from the date of the death to select someone to represent District A until an election can be held.</p>